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aleksandrvk [35]
4 years ago
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How did the Mercator map help navigators?

Geography
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Aleksandr [31]4 years ago
3 0
The Mercator projection<span> is a conformal one meaning that angles and direction are preserved within a small area while distance is distorted. On some occasions the cylinder is rotated; transverse and oblique </span>Mercator projections exist. These projections are generally used to represent specific geographic areas. Mercator-projection map is a line of constant true bearing that enables a navigator<span> to plot a straight-line course. 

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